Overview and Future of Nursing Research, Nursing, BSC Nursing, Nursing Research

1. Overview
&
Future
of
Nursing
Research

2. INTRODUCTION
In today's world research is an essential part
for the growth of any profession.
Research in Nursing is of great importance
because it help nurses make sound decision in
clinical setting; it helps to give evidence based
nursing care which is clinically appropriate, cost
effective and brings positive outcome in patient.

3. HISTORY
Nursing has been called the oldest of arts and
the youngest of professions.
Research in the nursing profession has not always
had the prominence and importance it enjoys
today, but it has an interesting history.

4. BEGINNING OF NURSING
RESEARCH
Research in nursing began with Florence
Nightingale with her landmark publication
“NOTES ON NURSING” - (1859)
It described her views in environmental factors
that promote physical and emotional well-being. Her
most widely known research contribution involved an
analysis of factors affecting soldier mortality and
morbidity during the Crimean War.

6. EARLY RESEARCH
Most studies in the early 1900s concerned
nurses’ education.
Example:
In 1923, a group called Committee for the Study
of Nursing Education, studied the educational
preparation of nurse teachers and administrators and
the clinical experiences of nursing students.

7. NURSING RESEARCH
IN INDIA
Bhore Committee (1943) submitted a
report recommending the improvement of Nursing
Research and for sending nurses to abroad for
higher education.
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8. NURSING RESEARCH
IN INDIAMs.Edith Buchanan, First Nurse
from India who was sent to Columbia University to
earn her Doctorate in Education (DEd) under a
WHO fellowship programme.
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Ms.Margaretta Craig, attended
International Council of Nurses (ICN) meet in
France to present a paper on the need for nursing
research in India.

9. The First two years’ master degree
programme in nursing was started in New Delhi
with Nursing Research as a full subject with thesis
work on nursing topics.
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A research was carried out by the Indian
Nursing Council on the Trends in Health Services in
the country and the syllabus of General Nursing and
Midwifery was revised.
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Dr. Marie Ferguson with senior nursing
leaders of country conducted a research showing
importance of research in nursing practice,
administration, and education in India.

10. Trained Nurses Association of India
(TNAI) established a research section under the
guidance of Chairwoman Ms.Margareta Craig.
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TNAI conducted research on the
socioeconomic status of nurses in India.

11. Dr. Marie Farrell & Dr. Aparna Bhaduri
conducted seminars on Nursing Research at Delhi,
Mussoorie (Uttarakhand) and Yercaud (Tamil Nadu)
to strengthen nursing research in India.
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WHO published Dr.Farrell & Dr.Bhaduri’s
book “Health Research: A Community - Based Approach”

12. First National Conference in India on
Nursing Research titled “Nursing Research in India:
Prospect and Retrospect”
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Nursing Research Workshop sponsored
by the University Grants Commission titled
Teaching Nursing Research to Nursing College
Teachers at Bangalore.
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The Nursing Research Society of India
(NRSI) was established to promote Research Within
And Related To Nursing.

13. Nursing Research subject was introduced
in BSc Nursing curriculum by Indian Nursing
Council (INC).
INC recommends Nursing Research to be
followed by undergraduate and postgraduate levels
at ALL colleges of nursing in India.
PhD in Nursing was for the first time started in
College of Nursing, PGIMER, Punjab University
and Chandigarh
1986

14. NIMHANS started a Nursing Research
Section under the chairmanship Senior Nursing Tutor
of Mr R. Rajarathnam.
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Indian Nursing Council Revised syllabus
for General Nursing and Midwifery Course (2002)
and Post-Basic BSc Nursing (2005) adding Nursing
Research as a full subject.
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The National Consortium PhD Nursing
was constituted by Indian Nursing Council to
promote research activities in various of nursing.

15. Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI)
formed the Central Institute of Nursing and
Research (CIN)
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
started PhD in Nursing.
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Several nursing journals started like:
Indian Journal of Nursing Studies
Trends in Nursing Administration and Education
Indian Journal of Holistic Nursing
Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education
The Journal of Nursing Research, etc.

16. Nursing Research Society of India has
started an initiative to create a database of thesis
abstract for the nursing research conducted by the
nurses during their postgraduate and doctoral level
nursing education.
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The first national Nursing PhD society
conference on “Revolutionizing the Nursing
Spectrum” was organised at Sri Ramachandra
College of Nursing, Porur.
Implementation of the Evidence Based
Guidelines by Nursing Research Society of India.
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17. The number of nurses completing PhD in
Nursing is increasing exponentially year by year, and
this number will be doubled by 2020.
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Nursing research continues to develop at a
rapid pace and will undoubtedly flourish in the
future. And the priority for nursing research in the
future will be the promotion of excellence in
nursing practices.

18. TRENDS TOWARDS THE
FUTURE
The future of nursing research will be to
promote excellence in nursing science and
practice. Future nurses will intensify their
research skills and use those skills to address
emerging issues of importance to the profession
and the patients.

19. MORE FOCUS ON EVIDENCE
BASED RESEARCH
Evidence-based research involves collecting,
evaluating and implementing evidence to improve
patient care and outcomes.

21. Example
Well implemented EVIDENCE-BASED INFECTION-
CONTROL POLICIES have helped to reduce hospital
acquired infections to a great extent.

22. Example
Nurses follow evidence-based practice in nursing
when it comes to giving oxygen to patients with
COPD.

23. Measuring blood pressure
in children is a different than
it is for adults.
Example

24. EVP indicates that nurses
should use a smaller-gauge
catheter, which increases
patient comfort.
Example

25. INCREASED FOCUS ON
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS

28. Example

29. INCREASED EMPHASIS ON META
ANALYSIS

31. Example

32. Different studies show contradictory and varying
effects of “Vitamin C” on human health.
Example

33. RISING INTEREST IN TRANSLATIONAL
RESEARCH

34. The Translational Pathway

35. Mothers with infants having
sleep problems had double
chances of developing
postnatal depression.
A nurse developed a Sleep
Intervention Program and did
a randomized controlled trial -
(efficacy trial)
A larger effectiveness trial
was conducted with 92 nurses
delivering the intervention.
Government recommended the
intervention for all mothers during
8 month visit.

36. Example: The Braden
Scale

37. MULTIPLE CONFIRMATORY
STRATEGIES

38. Example

39. EXPANDED LOCAL
RESEARCH

40. Problem: Treatment for itching in hospitalized patients?
Research: Compare two topical agents for quick reduction of
pruritus.
Problem: Does exercise improve mental health?
Research: Does an outdoor physical activity program improve
mental health status of adults with clinical depression?
Problem: Pet therapy with a dog for 5 year old autistic child.
Research: Does pet therapy provide benefits in social
interaction and learning in children with autistic disorders?
Example

41. STRONG INTERDISCIPLINARY
COLLABORATION

42. 1) In some research, researchers from other disciplines
(e.g., statisticians, psychologists) are consulted or invited to
join nursing research teams, but the overall aims of the
research was cantered on the development of nursing
knowledge.
2) Ethical Problems In Paediatric Critical Care: This research
included researchers from: nursing, medicine, psychology,
and bioethics.
3) Pain in Child Health: Participating research disciplines
include: nursing, genetics, pharmacy, psychology,, medicine,
rehabilitation sciences and statistics.
Example

43. EXPANDED DISSEMINATION OF
RESEARCH FINDINGS

44. Online Journals

45. INCREASED VISIBILITY OF
NURSING RESEARCH

46. In UK, the government has
announced a group of 70
senior nurses and midwives
who are selected as
“Research Champions”
to gather intelligence on the
frontline.
- (3rd July 2018)
Example

47. In 29th Convocation of TN
Dr.MGR Medical University. The
Secretary of Department of Health
Research, said that Every Medical
and Nursing College in Tamil Nadu
should designate one sub-dean for
research to have a dedicated team
for research.
The central government is
planning to start at least 20 centers of
excellence in medical research.
Example

48. In Tamil Nadu,
at present there are
more than 87 Nurses
with Doctoral Degree
registered with the
State Nursing Council.
And several Nurses
pursuing PhD degrees
all over the state.
Example

49. The Tamil Nadu
State Nursing Council
has started providing
Research Grants of up to
Rs.50,000/- per grant,
spending around 5 Lakhs
each year to strengthen
Nursing Research in the
state.
Example

50. Nurse researchers are harnessing the
knowledge they acquire to inform evidence-based
practices. They are at the forefront carrying out
research work and play a key role in identifying
and improving quality of life for patients.
In the future nurses will be in the spotlight of
research innovations.
CONCLUSION